A few small changes made all the difference & I still enjoy a nice chilled Gin & Tonic.
Know the one that’s one too many
Do you remember that campaign – ‘Know the one that’s one too many’? That was made for me. Too often a great night out with one too many Gin & Tonics would turn into a terrible next day. Days wasted to hangovers because I had gone the extra mile instead of quitting whilst I was ahead.
My weekends were too precious to spend in bed
I’m afraid to say that it was only age that finally helped the penny to drop for me, ultimately I felt my weekends were too precious to be lying in bed feeling sorry for myself so I made a conscious decision to limit myself to three drinks a night – if I’m staying at home it’s only two. I also decided that I would drink only at the weekend, maximum two or three nights a week.
I enjoy a nice chilled Gin & Tonic
Now on a Friday night I enjoy a nice chilled G &T, in a nice glass, with lots of ice, maybe a slice of cucumber if I really want to push the boat out and pretend I’m in a fancy bar.
Without making any sacrifices, it really has made a difference
Without making any sacrifices, it really has made a difference. I have so much more energy now at the weekends than before. If my children drag me out of bed at 7.00am it’s not as hard as it was when I was drinking more, sure I’m tired, but it passes and I can enjoy the day.
The big difference is in my moods
The main difference though is in my moods. I was often very irritable the day after drinking, combined with the low moods that could also accompany a binge – not fun for anyone. Not to mention the fact that alcohol is expensive; now that I’m drinking less I have a few extra euro in the bank to treat myself to something more long lasting – clothes, make up, books.
I’m not missing out at all
So the way I see it I’m not missing out at all – making a few small changes have all added up to a big improvement in how I enjoy my life, no sacrifices required.
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